Lydia DeFlorio

Lydia DeFlorio, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, College of Education and Human Development. Her research focuses on cognitive and socioemotional development in children, early mathematical development, parenting practices, and curriculum design for culturally and socioeconomically diverse early childhood settings.

• Education: Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and California State University, Sacramento.

Her current research examines early mathematics interventions in home and classroom environments, targeting at-risk children in preschool and primary grades. She investigates strategies for improving mathematical knowledge through teacher and parent interventions, emphasizing scalability and sustainability in public preschool programs.

The trends in her scholarly work highlight a strong emphasis on early childhood mathematics education, the role of socioeconomic status in developmental outcomes, and the implementation of evidence-based interventions. Her publications span topics such as curriculum design, self-regulation in learning, and diversity in educational settings.

Lydia's professional experience includes work in early childhood education, child and family mental health, and interventions for at-risk youth. She is actively engaged in research that bridges educational theory with practical applications for families and educators.